As you’ve seen in my other posts, spirituality has been a big part of my life. It began with my parents and papa Guido. Here, I will outline all of the different folks at the various churches I’ve attended over the years who’ve influenced my life. Above All & Beyond I went to more or…

Yesterday, I wrote about my blood family. Today, I write about the many chosen families I’ve picked up along the way. This post will commemorate, honour, and thank the families who have graciously given me meals, a place to stay, and singing together as an “adopted daughter”–always full of stories! Through distance & decades: 3…

“Let’s start at the very beginning. A very good place to start.” – The Sound of Music I wouldn’t exist without the family that brought me into and up in this world. I’m half Italian, half Greek. I grew up in the same small town as roughly 200 of my relatives — and that’s only…